Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

When the war breaks out, all the war-mongering social media activists become yellow bellies.

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 06 Dec 2022 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Cowards

Key Points

The idiom "yellow bellies" means not brave and therefore easily frightened. (बहादुर नहीं और आसानी से डरा हुआ)
- For example- Oh, don't be such a yellow-belly, Tom. You'll never get ahead in this industry if you're not willing to take risks!
Coward: A person who is contemptibly lacking in the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things. (डरपोक)
So, it is clear that the most appropriate meaning of the idiom "yellow bellies" is "cowards."

Additional Information

Zealots: A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals. (कट्टरपंथी)
Sceptics: A person who has doubts about things that other people believe. (संदेहवादी)
Upset stomachs: A disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea. (पेट की ख़राबी)